Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings the zest of fresh salsa verde together with juicy chicken and fluffy rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. The colorful ingredients create an enticing visual appeal while delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. With its effortless preparation and delicious outcome, this skillet dish is sure to impress both family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell peppers.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet, browning each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden.
- Stir in rinsed rice and salsa verde; pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then add lime juice and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg